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<h2 align= "center"> Hobbyists </h2> | <h2 align= "center"> Hobbyists </h2> | ||
<h3 align= "left"> Hans Wilms, Biotechnology Consultant </h3> | <h3 align= "left"> Hans Wilms, Biotechnology Consultant </h3> | ||
| + | <p> We conducted an interview with Hans Wilms, a PhD student who is working as a synthetic biology consultant with The ODIN. The ODIN is a biotechnology company that makes do-it-yourself kits for anyone interested in genetic engineering. </p> | ||
| + | <p> Discussing making our system open-source, Hans said that we are creating a powerful tool that allows members of the scientific community to modulate our parts collection that we are providing to the registry. He also agreed that using a cell-free system would help to reduce concerns that people have when working with microorganisms like E. coli. He did not foresee anything hazardous using our system since it is non-proliferating and would not be able to survive in an environment since it lacks a cell wall. </p> | ||
| + | <p> He suggested that when we are writing protocols for people who are serious about getting into the DIY biology community, we should regulate our terminology appropriately by using words such as ribosomes and DNA, but not going too in depth by discussing topics such as promoters. We also discussed how to promote genetic engineering in a positive way and he said that it is about creating an open community and showing other people what projects you are working on. </p> | ||
| + | <p> In terms of how to produce cell-free system kits, Hans said that there would not be any restrictions on what they could produce as long as they are safe and easy to use. He suggested that it would be preferable that the company would not have to construct the kit contents in-house since this would allow for faster shipping to consumers. </p> | ||
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<h2 align= "center"> Experts </h2> | <h2 align= "center"> Experts </h2> | ||
<h3 align= "left"> Dr. Ute Wieden-Kothe </h3> | <h3 align= "left"> Dr. Ute Wieden-Kothe </h3> | ||
Revision as of 22:50, 12 October 2017
User Group Interviews
Novices
Hobbyists
Hans Wilms, Biotechnology Consultant
We conducted an interview with Hans Wilms, a PhD student who is working as a synthetic biology consultant with The ODIN. The ODIN is a biotechnology company that makes do-it-yourself kits for anyone interested in genetic engineering.
Discussing making our system open-source, Hans said that we are creating a powerful tool that allows members of the scientific community to modulate our parts collection that we are providing to the registry. He also agreed that using a cell-free system would help to reduce concerns that people have when working with microorganisms like E. coli. He did not foresee anything hazardous using our system since it is non-proliferating and would not be able to survive in an environment since it lacks a cell wall.
He suggested that when we are writing protocols for people who are serious about getting into the DIY biology community, we should regulate our terminology appropriately by using words such as ribosomes and DNA, but not going too in depth by discussing topics such as promoters. We also discussed how to promote genetic engineering in a positive way and he said that it is about creating an open community and showing other people what projects you are working on.
In terms of how to produce cell-free system kits, Hans said that there would not be any restrictions on what they could produce as long as they are safe and easy to use. He suggested that it would be preferable that the company would not have to construct the kit contents in-house since this would allow for faster shipping to consumers.
